Jaynalysis: Spencer Shay

[@JayniacJr]

Correction: In the video I said "I'm not a theorist, I'm an analysist" when I should have said "I'm not a theorist, I'm an ANALYST" English words are hard!

[@snakedaemongaming6590]

there is an element of the supernatural in this universe of icarly, victorious, Zoey 101 etc etc in Zoey 101 there is a ghost episode to the best of my memory and the characters crossover from series to series

[@romaldocasasmadridiii2354]

And now do Sinjin😄

[@janetsdrawstation]

@@romaldocasasmadridiii2354 yea

[@galaxyskeleton]

Low-key, Spencer is the best character😌

[@thrattjaouhard3372]

It's fine no one's gonna show up at your house with pitchforks Yeah no one's baying for your blood

[@moonxue7552]

Spencer is actually more responsible than he seems. Remember in the episode where Carly’s granddad wanted to take her back to Yakima with him? Spencer wouldn’t tell Carly it was wrong to dress like a goth since he thought it would hurt her self esteem while she’s finding herself and he even had a whole list of what Carly’s favorites were. He even kept the inhaler in his closet even tho she hadn’t had to use it in 5 years.

[@cuteizombi6946]

That's my favorite episode it shows there's more to Spencer than his childish immaturity

[@tinyelephantxdaisy]

he even gave her decaf pretending it's coffee

[@corimoon3360]

@Leanna S. he’s just repeating it dude stfu

[@grosebud4721]

Yea. I think him being an artist was a good reason for him to not tell her she can’t dress a certain way. Of course he’s fine with her self expression thru clothing, but not her possibly dying or being in criminal trouble.

[@fightingmedialounge519]

Why cori.

[@melodytheatre2887]

Spencer flat-out raised not only his sibling, but basically also her two friends judging by how much they were at his house, and they weren’t even his legal responsibility. He valued and respected Carly’s interests, regularly taking part in and promoting them. He kept her safe and made sure she was healthy, even keeping her inhaler despite her not needing it. He showed care for all three of the kids, not just Carly, and was both a friend and a guardian. He let Sam spend the night regularly in his apartment due to her not feeling happy at her own house and provided her food. He helped Freddie find his interests when his mother wouldn’t. And he did this all while maintaining rent for an apartment and working a job in an incredibly difficult-to-make-it-in career field. Spencer is the Nickelodeon MVP.

[@eryuu4016]

Amen!! And, he also kept them afloat money wise. I doubt their dad has enough time or even internet connection in every place they station him to send them month allowances. Especially when Spencer is an adult who can take care of himself.

[@moonxue7552]

@@eryuu4016 I mean Spencer didn’t get paid for his artwork until later in the series so unless Freddie’s mom was helping foot the bill, I think Carly’s dad paid for the majority of their stuff

[@gasmonkey9600]

Freddy it sounds like he had a good home life Jennette McCurdy had a really bad home life it sounds like and an eating disorder which is clearly seen on the show iCarly every time she walks through the front door of Carly's house she's always going for the fridge and if she's really pissed off she goes for ham I hope Jennette McCurdy gets the help that she needs cuz I know somebody that goes through eating it issues and it's not fun

[@loganarnoldkicks4321]

What do you mean all 3? He definitely cared for Gibby too 😂😂

[@LeslieFlemons]

@@loganarnoldkicks4321 Yeah! Let's not forget about our boy Gibby!

[@danidkg4071]

my favourite spencer moment is when carly gets all dressed up like a punk to make spencer angry at her, so her granddad will see spencer's a responsible guardian, but instead he tells carly he loves her new look. then, he admits to their granddad that he doesn't like her new look, but understands that she's just a teenager who needs to experiment with her style. it shows how mature and understanding he is, while also having a younger, more modern perspective, which makes him the perfect guardian for someone like carly.

[@ddjsoyenby]

yeah.

[@ScapeVEVO]

Damn. I gotta take notes

[@hind4339]

@@ScapeVEVO that`s the truth.

[@lukairrahe]

When Spencer was born, the nurse probably got him a fire extinguisher instead of a blanket

[@Urfav4ag]

Yessss

[@sirmel11]

good one!

[@user-lk5qz1nm8d]

Fr

[@beefstroganoff1774]

The nurses smothered him with fire blankets

[@SnowFlake22499]

Spencer came out of the womb on fire. Sorry, I speak facts.

[@Stinsation]

He’s a way better guardian than Ms.Benson. Might not be as responsible, but at least he doesn’t get in the way of Carly growing up.

[@urfavv_bxth]

That’s really true and he is still able to care for her

[@atribecalledlen3567]

IDK at least freddie isn't a brat when he's told no like Carly

[@allthingslexi6046]

@@atribecalledlen3567 Carly was pretty bratty but Freddie still has it worst

[@sirmel11]

@@atribecalledlen3567 Yeah, people try to act like being given freedom to do this and that is cool but Freddie turned out pretty well. Nothing wrong with being nerdy and following the rules.

[@kaynaantheexpert1087]

That's really true

[@cooldude10149804]

“Where are the fathers in this show” there are none because Dan Schneider would have felt too threatened by having other adult males who aren’t him receiving attention on set.

[@sariahmckay1540]

Truth 🙌

[@softeuph3974]

Yess. NO SHOW HAD A FATHER

[@softeuph3974]

And if there's an adult Male hes always ugly like Sikowitz

[@Whoisflexer25]

@@softeuph3974 What about tori’s dad?

[@JackDarylVods]

Captain man,Henry Danger's father and carly's father are also exist

[@sukhmannkaur9299]

Spencer was honestly the best parental figure on this show and he wasn’t even a parent 👀

[@thebreadhead2000]

The kinda parental figure we all wanted when we were young

[@fightingmedialounge519]

That's saying a lot.

[@jbcatz5]

Sam’s mother takes a very hands off approach to parenting and Marissa Benson is a lot too involved in parenting Freddie to the point of making Agnes Skinner look indifferent. Spencer gives enough attention to make them feel valued but not so much he alienates them. Sam spends so much time at the apartment anyway she’s practically an honorary Shay at this point, and Freddie being across the hall it’s easy to escape his smother, er, mother, but not so far she’ll be concerned.

[@em3ie]

right this is kinda off topic but spencer was a better parent figure than tori’s mom and even dad

[@phillinsogood]

I felt like the running gag of things randomly catching on fire was genius even tho it did get predictable

[@sirmel11]

sound random but it worked

[@culturedpotato9497]

Ikr

[@quietone2674]

Love the one episode where the fire department just gets sick of him and says they're not gonna come anymore. Like...can they do that? I don't think they can do that.

[@phillinsogood]

@@quietone2674 lol yes

[@dandywaysofliving]

@@quietone2674 they can say they won't come back if he calls but it doesn't mean they'll ignore a fire in his area(but considering this Is a nick show, Yes they can. Don't tell people what to do{except for trashsnieder})

[@savannahgoodwin7262]

Spencer being cursed by a god or being a pyrokinetic sounds like a really really cool

[@daichisawamura20yearsago64]

A REALLY REALLY COOL WHAT

[@savannahgoodwin7262]

@@daichisawamura20yearsago64 FANFICTION THAT I WON'T WRITE

[@daichisawamura20yearsago64]

@@savannahgoodwin7262 my disappointment is immeasurable and my day is ruined

[@shonenderp164]

Third gen pyrokinetic

[@LaLordLeviathan]

Spencer is the fucking Anti-Christ lmao-

[@sherifflasso]

“Not all artists are immature.” As a self proclaimed cartoonist that still watches a lot of children’s shows, I wish that could be said. about me.

[@icecreamhero2375]

Same here LOL.

[@matxalenc8410]

Uh uh. Children's shows are high-brow art. We DO NOT diss children's shows.

[@icecreamhero2375]

@@matxalenc8410 We're being self depricating. I adore cartoons and I know there is nothing wrong with it.

[@matxalenc8410]

@@icecreamhero2375 Yeah. I think you misunderstood that I was playing along?

[@icecreamhero2375]

@@matxalenc8410 Do'h!

[@nope5033]

Spencer is a really cool character. His relationship w Carly really reminds me of the relationship between Lorelai and Rory in gilmore girls. Even tho in both relationships there is a possible parental figure and a child still the 2 ppl seem equal. I know that Spencer isn't actually Carly's parent but still he was the 1 who was there for her for the entire series just like in gilmore girls. I especially love Spencer cuz he treats the iCarly crew as if they're ppl who can make their own decisions but still protects them when necessary. He doesn't talk down 2 them like they're toddlers as most parental figures in kid shows usually do. Spencer overall is a sweet, caring, loving character that is everybody's best friend. Happy new year and also I'd love for a Julie and the phantoms analysis video I think there is TONS 2 say abt these characters.

[@notrealyBea]

Yep but Carly grew up a good giril and Rory a bitch.

[@nope5033]

@@notrealyBea omg yess I hate Rory she was awful but I was comparing Spencer and Lorelai as parental figures

[@notrealyBea]

@@nope5033 i get it. Just saying that the results went in a diferent way. Both girils were kinda spoiled by they childsh relatives, but Carly still a good giril and Rory.... Well..... she destroyed a marriage. But i liked your point.

[@briannalee1998]

emma wheeler yes!

[@KittyKate10778]

i second analyzing julie and the phantoms characters cause i recently fell in love with that show, and man i really want to see his thoughts on that now

[@SniperGamingHD1]

He's a Firebender no Cap

[@meganb11]

yes

[@kentuckyfriedmuffins2461]

Someone make a picture of this

[@Lunchablez]

LMAO LOVE THIS

[@zoe.3166]

Aang and the crew should come and fetch him

[@zoe.3166]

@KVAcedo27 he's the avatar

[@chichi9905]

Spencer shay is the new member of the avengers

[@Bluejay-jg6hz]

He's even got the several girlfriends and naming convention of a comic hero. Ex:Peter Parker, Miles Morales, Bruce Banner, Etc.

[@nemesisorions7437]

"Sam, Freddie, and Gibby's dads are missing. And- Wait... Where are the fathers in the show?" Me: Spencer is the Papa Wolf! 😄

[@krankandgosh]

i misread fathers as spencers

[@JohnDoe-kn7ex]

Gibby definitely mentions hanging out with his dad now that I think about it. I think he’s around in Gibby’s life but he just doesn’t physically appear.

[@marcusvergara6193]

Spencer is a reverse fire extinguisher

[@payt00n]

Lmao

[@slospop1125]

In the Icarly reboot I hope we finally get to see Socko

[@JayniacJr]

Same

[@amberr3662]

And i hope we find out what the goat did

[@giovannigiovanni.7220]

@@amberr3662 There isn't going to be an ICarly reboot.

[@Whoisflexer25]

@@giovannigiovanni.7220 Yes there is. Nick announced it last month.

[@giovannigiovanni.7220]

@@Whoisflexer25 They announced a revival, not a reboot.

[@sirmel11]

Spencer was right in the bad boy episode too like you noted. Not sure why we're supposed to side with Carly breaking his rules. Carly was really the bad guy when she didn't want to date a guy for liking stuffed animals. Wtf? That's so shallow of her.

[@lenareips6980]

I always think that when I watch the episode 😩 like he commits crimes and stuff & he really gives her enough reason to not like him but him having plushed animals? No way ! 😂

[@Really_Roby]

I agree. But also, it shows the real reason why boys try too hard to be bad boys who cause trouble: girls (and society has a whole) hate their soft side and so they just don't wanna be embarrassed.

[@lenareips6980]

@@Really_Roby True, toxic masculinity at its finest :( I mean they also shamed that girl for having armpit hair once. Glad we’re over this point.

[@lewisaino]

I mean she should see him like a Spencer Expy.

[@meganmiller4950]

He was the bad guy, for making out with her in his20s when she was only15yrs old

[@moonxue7552]

Spencer does more than anyone gives him credit for. Not only does he take care of Carly full time, he has to take care of her best friend as well. As we all know, Sam’s home life is pretty horrible with a neglectful mother that barely feeds her to the point that even her best friend has to take care of her because her mom doesn’t care enough to. Spencer and Carly is basically Sam’s 2nd family now, from age 8 when she met Carly. And Spencer is always okay with Sam sleeping over whenever, eating all their food, breaking into the loft, etc. Heck, he makes sure the fridge is always stocked with meat cuz he knows it’s Sam’s favorite. I highly doubt all that food was for Carly.

[@eryuu4016]

Don't forget he also takes care of Freddy. He gives him male advice, helps him find and encourages his interests, and he lets him come over to vent about his mother all the time. He's basically all three of their second dad's.

[@moonxue7552]

@@eryuu4016 that’s true. It was kinda weird how all 3 of them only had a single parent. Freddie finally got a male influence in his life after spending all his time with girls

[@ericgabrielalvesdecarvalho3496]

And remember who gave the motorcycle she uses until this day?

[@theenderdestruction2362]

I would fully believe that if sam's mom tried something with her like hitting her for no reason and Spenser found out he would of gone fucking crazy on her ass

[@MattCMG]

All this talk of Spencer's mom being a Greek goddess giving me major Percy Jackson vibes...

[@evlovesbooks]

I'Ve been looking for this comment

[@sofvpgnn]

Same

[@2verysnowyyy]

Same here

[@jasmine-eq3so]

“he tried to put his lips on my face” “her FAAACE”

[@tspopstar512]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 I love how he always said thing to add dramatic affects

[@notrealyBea]

It would be cool to see him married with his oposite or someone just like him.

[@lorenacuenca6250]

He marries...a lawyer. That would be perfect.

[@notrealyBea]

@@lorenacuenca6250 i can see that XD . Imagine if she is like Courtney from total drama ( i mean seanson 1)

[@krystallights1325]

he marries someone who could magically turn everything to ice!

[@katagenesis]

@@lorenacuenca6250 this is giving me michael and holly energy from the office ngl, it can actually work!

[@notrealyBea]

@@krystallights1325 bruh XD Spencer x Elsa is my new shipp

[@reythejediladyviajakku6078]

I think his lack of responsibility is a result of his parents not being there to teach him any. His dad is always away and we don’t have any mention of his mom

[@Lauren_210]

That might be an explanation. In the revival/reboot, I would love to get some insight into what drove Spencer into going to law school at the time?

[@loganarnoldkicks4321]

@@Lauren_210 I think they explained their Dad wanted him to in the iWanna Stay With Spencer episode

[@jbcatz5]

Depending on how long their father’s military career is it’s possible Spencer and Carly were military brats and their more relaxed attitudes are them being able to have roots and run to their own schedules. Certainly the lack of any mention of Mrs Shay implies she has long been out of the picture, as Carly doesn’t find Spencer’s looking out for her lacking and they’re both used to their father being absent.

[@reythejediladyviajakku6078]

@@jbcatz5 that’s true. I’ve known military brats and my stepdad was one as well as being in the military himself before marrying my mom. I do think that Mrs Shay’s absence may be attributed to either divorce, abandonment or having died long before Carly could remember her. Their mother leaving the family may attribute to the fact they never mention her.

[@jbcatz5]

ReyTheJediLady ViaJakku I’m leaning more towards divorce or something just as bitter. If it had been she wanted to settle down, the the show could have used that in some way and it breaks the whole concept of the older brother being the legal guardian. If she died, then there’d at least be a memorial episode. But we’re putting more thought into this than Dan ever gave any of the parent characters. It’s pretty messed up that between Carly, Sam and Freddie the only person who’s closest to a conventional parental figure is Spencer. He’s done more to look out for the interests of Sam and Freddie in a respectful way than Pam and Marissa combined (To say Marissa Benson would wrap her son in cotton wool if she could is an understatement). Not that Pam has much interest in being a mother, except for Sam to provide bail or free labour.

[@polly09871]

Nickelodeon : Let’s remake crazy Steve and let him have a sister. Me: well why is the show named after the sister ?

[@Xeroforte]

Because it was Miranda's show to begin with? And Crazy Steve's actor just happened to be the right fit for playing her older brother?

[@canigetayass5912]

@dead human wait what’s the joke

[@chloenieuwsma4846]

Cause shes the star ya doing.

[@chloenieuwsma4846]

@Amazing Spiderman Fan 2002 I know the joke I was just being sarcastic

[@TheMallachiv]

Cause "crazy Steve and the child" didn't do as well with the test groups

[@icecreamhero2375]

Icarly has this thing I like to call the revolving door of boyfriends and girlfriends. 1 goes in 2 come out. Every other episode they seem to get a new love interest that is never seen again.

[@Theloneliestgirliknow]

The most successful artists are usually very responsible people. They have to have discipline and practice A LOT, so the stereotype of being an immature and “crazy” artist is very odd to me, because irl an irresponsible person wouldn’t be able to make a living off of art. And no, watching or drawing cartoons and wearing colorful shirts doesn’t make them immature.

[@ThomasMarioFan_11]

Thank You for including that last bit

[@JayniacJr]

Agreed

[@RedK5]

Love Slazo but immature doesn’t mean irresponsible

[@Theloneliestgirliknow]

@@RedK5 imo, an adult shows immaturity by not being responsible, but I understand the terms aren’t mutually exclusive

[@RedK5]

@@Theloneliestgirliknow I thought I said that. I'm confused

[@PinkAngel-ps1ox]

BRO I DIDN'T EXPECT A DEMIGOD SPENCER THEORY JAHSHEHDHDHRH

[@girlhelp8364]

Now I can't get the thought of an iCarly rendition of Your Welcome out of my head.

[@PinkAngel-ps1ox]

@@girlhelp8364 I was thinking about Spencer at Camp Half-Blood tbh

[@girlhelp8364]

O shit why didn't i think of that-

[@PinkAngel-ps1ox]

@@girlhelp8364 could you imagine, tho. Him being like a Son of Hephaestus and being Leo before Leo

[@girlhelp8364]

_a c t u a l l y-_

[@Charlie_Azrael]

Spencer is like a childish James Bond. He's got an equal sense of humour and cartoonish whimsy on par with early Jim Carrey. He's also got a higher body count than is reasonable.

[@ratboygirl]

spencer was my fav character in the show. jerry played him really well! i don't think anyone else would've been able to pull him off like that

[@ghettolicerx2]

Jim carry can do it I'm sure

[@ratboygirl]

@@ghettolicerx2 hm... maybe? i feel like he would've been too much if that makes sense. like his works are iconic and everything he's been in he has mostly been the star attraction spencer fits into the cast well. he stands out enough to make an impact, but he can still be a part of the B plot perfectly

[@ghettolicerx2]

@@ratboygirl He is kinda the same as Jim carry but like 30 years younger

[@ghettolicerx2]

@@ratboygirl When he burns stuf the look on his face kinda the same

[@yamiyougs3621]

*In need of a Gibby analysis *

[@fiona5074]

I mean idk what there is to analyze... It's gibby 😂

[@schwozluv8364]

@@fiona5074 there’s a LOT more to Gibby if you look in depth and think critically than what meets the eye.

[@hammyschubbycheeks5560]

Gibbaayyyyyy

[@ghettolicerx2]

GIBBY there u go

[@buttercupghost]

Hey, why’d you assume he was cursed by a god? Maybe he was blessed with the power to light stuff on fire, and he just can’t control it. Either way, it definitely seems like it’s supernatural.

[@JayniacJr]

That's possible too

[@virongacha7211]

@@JayniacJr maybe hephestas forgave Aphrodite at some point in the modern times and blessed him

[@eryuu4016]

@@JayniacJr He could have the X-gene.

[@theenderdestruction2362]

​@@virongacha7211 honestly I like to imagine it was surtur that blessed him and also to spite the gods

[@arturocastroverde3349]

Spencer is actually the best character in icarly because he is the most honest of them all being a adult doesn't mean that you cannot be happy he is actually responsible

[@dragonslastfyl2203]

Can u analysis how his a firebender

[@leoniepoole802]

Spencer being a halfblood is my new favorite thing

[@eilin882]

Jayniac Jr: watches icarly in a month Me: watches 1 episode of icarly a month

[@acorn_woman]

I'm so disgusted by feet and all the feet clips you used made me want to vomit. I literally couldn't look at the screen. Loved the rest of the vid tho

[@JayniacJr]

Sorry luv, I'll keep that in mind next time.

[@nataliaisa_newb]

Yeah, sucks that Dan Schneider and other people in Nickelodeon did things so screwed up while they were there.

[@Accreal]

@@nataliaisa_newb I saw an interview with gibby a few years ago where he talked about the dan schneider foot thing and he said something to the effect "I don't wanna definitively say in case it gets proven wrong but that is kinda creepy"

[@fxntxsyyy]

@@Accreal do you remember what it was called or anything?

[@lerinorthcott]

they’re just feet lol?

[@blueyellowandgreen]

I would love it if you discussed Jerry Trainor's character, Crazy Steve from Drake and Josh. When I was a kid, him going from that to "Megan" (Miranda Cosgrove aka Carly)'s older brother threw me for a loop. Great video man!

[@KevinLuper99]

"Call me" "We'll see" Damn Spencer-

[@divine6867]

right? like okay sir i see u

[@sirmel11]

Spencer was definitely right in the MMA episode. Carly and them got him beat up. That wasn't okay.

[@ddjsoyenby]

yeah he was just trying to defend her.

[@candycane1744]

Yeah that episode made me angry

[@GabrielaMorales-gm2oo]

They do explain in either in the beginning that Carly and spencer dad is in the military army

[@1-4-johnny.cash.fan-8-8]

Navy and that still makes him practically completely absent. He's never around because he's on important military business

[@mus7c]

@@1-4-johnny.cash.fan-8-8 didn't they say his mom was there with him too? i vividly remember carly telling her dad to say hi to their mom while on a phone call with him.

[@1-4-johnny.cash.fan-8-8]

@@mus7c I recently starting rewatching iCarly and I saw that episode. She didn't. They never mentioned their mom on that call for the show.

[@RedK5]

JohnnyCashFan13 I totally believed that. Lol. Thanks for checking

[@mus7c]

@@1-4-johnny.cash.fan-8-8 really?! maybe i'm confused because it's been awhile or misremembering because i watched a big chunk of the show with a spanish dub too.

[@niaya9801]

I find myself randomly singing your theme song throughout the day. Lol I love it ❤️

[@jelliottbeck]

I just like the idea that Spencer's level of sculpting is so advanced, it pissed off a GOD

[@petros6013]

"Where are the fathers in this show?" No way I never thought of that!

[@maxalaintwo3578]

No wonder these kids have so many problems

[@louise2244]

They either have a mother or father not one has both?? Wha-

[@cloudsombrero]

Where were anyones fathers in the 2000s

[@tainii-san5879]

*Carly* : Dad off doing his job Mom nowhere to be seen Brother takes care of her. *Sam* : Mother present but absent Father nowhere to be found *Freddy* : Mamma bear present Father nowhere to be found Poor kids.

[@cloudsombrero]

@@tainii-san5879 no i mean like where was my dad te bruh. Where WAS HE

[@akaTandy]

“Wanna make purple?” Ayo my boy Spencer smooth as hell 😳

[@hesstillakid]

First of all, great video as always! I loved how you brought up the episode iLook Alike. That has always been one of my favorite episodes in the series because it's one of the few times we see Spencer act more like a parent figure towards Carly. Also, don't forget Spencer's pranking addiction.

[@JayniacJr]

Glad you thought so. I briefly mentioned his passion for pranking early on in the video. It's only really touched upon in a few episodes so it didn't stand out as much as the fire gags.

[@privatoist]

I kinda hope he got bored with no one around and went back to law school and is now an attorney on the side.

[@Lukegunter19]

Went from “I’m not a theorist” to “What if Spencer and Carly’s mom was a Greek goddess?” real fast. Lmao

[@trashboat6443]

Theory: Spencer is a firebender 🔥

[@mayalackman7581]

But like a really, *really* bad one

[@emilymarley4505]

I've just discovered your channel today and I love all of the analysis videos I've seen so far. I liked Spencer when I was younger so it's interesting taking a deeper look into his character.

[@JayniacJr]

Welcome aboard!

[@sheeps_]

I love any theory about specer being now human/having special powers it just makes sense

[@Artryom]

Especially if it is connected within the Henry danger universe where folks do have superpowers.

[@astroastroastro5741]

i think about spencer an unhealthy amount of times so this was great. linking spencer with greek gods is interesting to think about and how that relates to other characters. like what if the besnon's were desendents of the goddess athena becuase of their prowess with fencing. Spencer is amazing and i love this video

[@nouhs8410]

Could you possibly do an analysis vid of Sinjin or Stacy Dilsen. Or possibly Quogan (Quinn and Logan's relationship)

[@briannalee1998]

Lunario 8 omg yes!

[@JayniacJr]

Patience 😉

[@loganarnoldkicks4321]

Yes! I Stan Stacy and Sinjin 😂

[@bluebook27]

“I’m not a theorist” “Spencer and Carly’s mom could have been a goddess”

[@RomaroBrandon]

Spencer is a good older brother who isn't overly protective of Carly most of the time. In fact he has only been "over protective" once by not letting her go to a MMA fight in fear that she would get hurt. He also isn't the brightest but is very artistic and creative.

[@TheLilmcjones]

I was literally just watching another video about iCarly when this new video popped up! 😂 Your law school analysis is really interesting. Spencer likely acts childlike as he spends all his time “babysitting“ Carly and her friends. If he’s not around any mature adults (especially after dropping out of a serious, mature environment like law school) Spencer can really only occupy himself with iCarly. He doesn’t have anyone else his own age to bring out his ‘mature adult side’. He is simply Carly’s adult big brother, which is why he tends to only act mature when he is being protective over her. That’s my take but it’s okay if anyone disagrees!

[@briannalee1998]

Yes! When you're only around younger people, you'll act like them and vice versa.

[@sirmel11]

They did an episode on this. They tried to get friends for Spencer and he didn't like them. They talked about work and other things. He was bored. I get what he's saying though. Just because your friends are mature doesn't mean you have to talk about work 24/7.

[@RedK5]

Sirmel11 Spencer is like me. I’m 34

[@sirmel11]

@@RedK5 I feel ya

[@Bluejay-jg6hz]

Spencer having pyrokinesis was proof of him being an omega level mutant.

[@urfavv_bxth]

I was playing Fortnite... this is much more important

[@janetsdrawstation]

🤣🤣

[@janetsdrawstation]

@@urfavv_bxth 🤣

[@daichisawamura20yearsago64]

@@urfavv_bxth 😂😂😭

[@ariannamyrie9520]

I was watching Avatar: The Last Airbender, saw this.

[@jaydenking6185]

🤣🤣

[@alexgattelaro1230]

*starts talking about Greek gods* Sir this is Nickelodeon.

[@pavelclementerodriguezmira8499]

About Spencer: 1) It seems like his father and grandpa were pressuring him at the time to become a lawyer, since Spencer was afraid that his dad realised he left law school. Then in 1st season, Spencer asummed the actual reason his grandpa wanted to take Carly away from him (rather than worry for Carly's safety/growth) was because he was mad at him for not becoming a lawyer like him. 2) For a crack theory: Maybe Spencer's dance (El Fogonaso) was mistaken as a "marriage proposal" by a fire deity who decided to burn his feet to say "yes, I do" ; since then, that deity sometimes burns a lot of things around Spencer as a way to give a good luck kiss.

[@julianbigelow2794]

1:20 Spencer could have simply told Mrs. Benson a lie that he changed his mind about starting a bread business.

[@vanillamarshmallow]

Gibby's dad is briefly mentioned. I can't remember which episode, it has to be one of the later ones because they're all in Carly's new room. Anyway, they're all hanging out and then you hear Spencer yell "GIBBY! Your daddy's here to pick you up." Like you said though, Spencer went on a date with Gibby's mom so they're probably divorced. If any of y'all are interested there's a very interesting account on instagram called danwarp.shows that gives a ton of behind the scenes info on Dan Schnider's shows. Anyway, there's a post about how the original plan was to have Carly's older brother be her guardian, however they thought audiences would find it weird that she didn't have parents so they were going to go back and rework it and make it a parent or two. But then they tested the pilot with some middle schoolers and asked if they thought it was weird that Carly's parents weren't around, but none of them even really noticed and liked Spencer.

[@reismehl184]

I always loved spencer so much. He was my role model as a kid and your video pretty much summarizes and interprets his personality quite well. Great video

[@cd-ee9mf]

Idea for merch: the exasperated facial expression you made when you were frustrated for being called racist when you were pointing out the racial stereotyping in icarly and victorious

[@JayniacJr]

OMG an "I'm Black" T-shirt would be hilarious for merch.

[@cd-ee9mf]

@@JayniacJr can you make a version without text too? Hahahaha less I be accused of being racist

[@nariopolus]

Conclusion: spencer is a lawful good warlock under the guise of being a chaotic neutral NPC. Socko is his otherworldly patron, and spencer is too weak to channel is pyromancy unless he is experiencing extreme emotions. Spencer is the perfect DND character.

[@mrsporadicsporkguy5481]

Yooo Thats actually a really good idea

[@ThatGuyYouArent2]

"I'm not a theorist, I'm an analyst" *Promptly starts theorising about Carly and Spencer's mom being a literal goddess* Lmao

[@stefansauvageonwhat-a-twis1369]

"I might be stupid, but I'm not an idiot!"

[@caseyb7139]

I'm surprised Chip and Chuck weren't discussed...

[@karenstarringveatrice4656]

I love your profile picture

[@EmptyKingdoms]

I love your channel. I'm not even that interested in some of the analysis, but the mere fact someone is taking such series that were capital for me while growing up and taking them seriously, man, this is unforgettable. Brings tears to my eyes, no exaggeration.

[@JayniacJr]

Thank you for saying that!

[@jadaabbygale4002]

The beat was so fire it lit the cymbal up😏👉👉

[@PooBoi_YT]

Bro I wish there was an AU where Spencer stayed in Law school, and became a lawyer, but was still his goofy, loveable self. He could've been kinda like Phoenix Wright.

[@jonathanrolle2046]

If socko was a character in the show who do you think should play him ? 🤔

[@JayniacJr]

Devon Werkheiser

[@jonathanrolle2046]

Definitely

[@sashamcdonald4673]

Jayni, I totally resonate with your interests in the Dan Schnider Limited Universe (Sam and Cat, iCarly, Victorious). I commend your work and knowledge because it’s a lot like mine (special interest aspergerian). Thought I would comment to say that Spencer’s character traits should be able to be derived from what we see him do or hear about his lore on screen. I don’t think that the intention was for him to have had a secret third thing happen. I really love this video. Thank you!!

[@MrChase115]

He's a Breton Pryo-Mancer who also dabbles in Alchemy. First he creates the fire. Then he uses fire to concoct potions, like the spaghetti tacos,... which heal 25 HP per taco. He is 2/2 of the best potion venders IG, next to T Bo,... who basically has the same potions, just,... on a stick.

[@shashasha7343]

I’m addicted to ur videos I love them so much

[@kdwil1999]

Then everything changed when spencer shay attacked.

[@RogerH_CxP]

"You may decide" Always when you say that in the middle of your videos im looking if the video is over 😂 😢 always scares me lol

[@genemelendez8157]

I always had a theory that Spencer was born as fire bender and no one knew about it, not even him

[@ryanthomas49]

Even as a child, I never understood why Carly thought Spencer would be mad at her for dressing like a goth. Spencer is not some traditional authoritarian person. He likes diversity, being eccentric, and self expression. For Carly to think Spencer would be mad at her never made sense to me.

[@oceanman_8370]

"Spencer Shay is set to appear in the ICarly reunion series" THE WHAT

[@fiona5074]

You didn't know!? It was just announced and confirmed, if you look up iCarly it shows hbo instead of nickalodeon now because they bought it. It has all of the original cast except for sam

[@definitelynotchris]

spencer is my spirit animal

[@nnand6997]

Every time I see feet in I Carly I think of the producer beating it

[@nataliaisa_newb]

Ikr, just screwed up.

[@FacebookQueen]

Ugh

[@maxalaintwo3578]

The feet terrify me

[@ddjsoyenby]

dan schneider: just show me you got sole *creepy laughing* miranda cosgrove: why is no one stopping him. jerry trainor: don't worry i'll defend you.

[@kabirvidyarthi6281]

“Where are the fathers in this show” damn is this Pokémon

[@thomasweeden2683]

Jim Carrey + Keanu Reeves = Spencer Shay

[@bryanworld5787]

If you could, make a video on Soko and his family😅 The family members I know so far; Soko - makes cool socks Taylor - makes cool ties Rob - Stole back spencers couch Isaac - Gave spencer glasses in S03E15 Seems their family is psychic when naming

[@vanillamarshmallow]

I didn't realize Spencer had so many gfs dayummmm. I think it would have been cool to introduce a long term girlfriend for Spencer, but (as much as I liked the character) he's a total man child and probably not long term relationship material. But I think it would have been neat to see him with a woman he's compatable with as well as see his lady have a stepparent-esque dynamic with Carly. Maybe well see him with someone in the revival (I think that's the right term)?

[@Lauren_210]

I hope in the revival/reboot, there will be character development with Spencer and that he will actually have a long-term relationship with a woman who is stable and fits his personality (the closest we had with him having a stable girlfriend was probably Veronica). Also, I would love to see insight into what originally drove him to going to law school at the time. Maybe he might decide to give law school a second chance and go back to school to earn his degree but also continuing his love for art. He doesn't have to completely give up art and maybe have art as a side job or a hobby while also doing law.

[@superstaractress101]

Nice analysis of the fire gag! I like the comparison with both his emotional state and the supernatural curse 😍 I’m so tempted to list a million other characters for you in the future, but take a break first! You deserve it, Jayniac.

[@chrissyxx21]

1. THERE IS AN ICARLY REUNION SERIES?! and 2. Happy New Year Jayniac!

[@vanillamarshmallow]

yeah they announced a few weeks ago that there’s going to be a reboot. Miranda, Nathan and Jerry are all confirmed to return, Jeanette’s return is up in the air. It’s going to be for a more adult audience apparently. I hope it happens. The Lizzie McGuire reboot was canceled because they couldn’t agree on making it more adult oriented or keeping it kid friendly.

[@sirmel11]

It's a reboot.

[@sirmel11]

@@vanillamarshmallow The creator left and I think Lizzie wanted it to be more adult. The company didn't let that happen so she left.

[@JayniacJr]

A reboot means they're restarting...it's not a reboot if the original actors are returning to reprise their roles and pick up where they left off.

[@vanillamarshmallow]

I thought a reboot was a continuation tho 🤔 so is it a reunion or a actual show? Because isn’t a reunion like what they just did with the fresh prince where they all met up and just talked about the behind the scenes and what they’ve been up to since? I hope it’s an actual show and not just a reunion. Edit: ok I googled it l, I was confused since people keep calling it a reboot, it seems like it’s going to be a continuation (which is guess it supposed to be called a revival and not a reboot?)

[@averagepo4474]

I'm glad this video popped up in my recommended! Great video! Subbed and about to binge all your videos :D

[@JayniacJr]

Welcome aboard!

[@jay_sun2088]

Avatar The Last Airbender aires on Nickelodeon. Spencer is a firebender.

[@I_SEV_I]

Spencer is the Strongest Anime Character.

[@readilykatie8312]

Doing the Lord’s work, truly.

[@snehastudios4046]

Him:speaking of house calls Ad: SIMpLy PiAnO

[@adrivoid5376]

Hes goofy but in the end a great guardian. Takes care of Carly, encourages her dreams, and gives her and her friends a secure place to hang out. I remember the episode with their Grandpa where its revealed Spencer always carries an inhaler in case Carly’s childhood asthma acts up. And of course that even quitting law school he still can think up the arguments needed- he just followed his dreams.

[@bryana8798]

to be honest I don't think anythings wrong with spencer he just a awsome character

[@ryanallardyce]

4:00 the alternate universe in question resulted from Carly wishing that Spencer was "born normal" so the difference is much deeper than Spencer just choosing to stay in law school and becoming a more responsible person.

[@DoctorMario606]

Spencer manifested a stand through his love for sculpting; however, much like Cheap Trick, or any other stands of it's nature, it hurts him more than it helps him.... if it ever helps him at all...

[@maydzik9327]

There are only three possible explanations, one of which is being cursed by Greek gods.

[@anthonygm85]

You could easily do part two for Spencer

[@brunolofer3796]

I was just searching for spencer (like i do almost every day😎) and finded your video. This proves how good is to search for spencer every single day. Really good video.

[@kitkatcarebear7170]

Man in Ralph Breaks the Internet, Disney might have taken the wrong kind of inspiration from Spencer’s character. Ralph was never meant to be a man child, he was that fatherly figure for Vanellope, not some obsessive, possessive, and dependent man child.